Author: Global South Studies Series

By Aadityavikram Rana
The Kingdom of Thailand occupies a unique position in Southeast Asia—both geographically and historically. Bordered by Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia, the country’s central location in the Chao Phraya basin has made it a crossroads of regional politics, culture, and commerce for centuries. Today, Thailand is classified as a middle power with a population of approximately 66 million and a GDP exceeding USD 540 billion...

By Roupika Goundla
In 1882, European nationalism and anti-Semitism were rising, which set the stage for a movement where the Jewish community sought to establish an ethno-nation, rooted in racial purity. It began with the emergence of Zionism, an ideological movement that utilized Judaism to encourage the world's Jewry to return to the land of Zion (Nijim, 2022)...

By Riddhi Khajanchi
Since 2018, the US-China trade war has been building great walls in the form of reciprocal tariffs, trade imbalances and intellectual property disputes. But by 2025, this trade war has evolved and is not just about taxes on goods...

By Meenakshi R Nair
Unlike a decade ago, climate change is now part of debates and is a known concept to most people. Today, environmental and climate change activists strive to inform society that climate change has severe implications...

By Kumari Krishna
China has recently sprung up as a force to be reckoned with in the Pacific Island states. These tiny island nations, spread across the vast Pacific Ocean, are typically regarded as “small players” in the international realm. However, as the strategic importance of this region is increasing, by virtue of their position, their votes in international organizations, and their natural wealth, these states are attracting major powers like China, the United States, and Australia.

By Yannik Kum
As an observer of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), the United States has a significant strategic interest in the region. With India positioning itself as a counterbalance to China, and thus a potential ally, the U.S. faces a crucial crossroads in determining its approach to South Asia...

By Sandeep Kumar
A gruesome conflict impinges on different genders unequally reflecting sexist social norms; Men are expected to wage until they exhaust their wherewithal and will, and Women are forced to suffer and flee (5 Ways Conflict Prevents Girls and Women From Being Equal Everywhere, 2022)...

By Malak Wagih
The maritime industry acts as the backbone of the global supply chain accounting for more than 70% of the traded commodities, resources, and services(UNTCD, 2024). The complicated nature of maritime networks and marine channels acts today as a key for modern...

By Udai Vir Singh
Since it gained independence from joint Anglo-Egyptian rule in 1956, the country of Sudan has faced extensive and brutal internal conflict through civil wars and unrest for the majority of its time as a sovereign nation (Council on Foreign Relations, 2024)...